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I have a Peugeot 2008 HDi Blue 2016 reg which has a blocked DPF which is giving an engine fault. I am told that a clean is an option but I don't know (a) how good a clean is or (b) whether it's worth...
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I've read in several places every 300 to 400 miles I should clean my DPF's. I understand I should drive at 2000 revs for 20 minutes. What happens if I have to slow down for road works etc and it's not...
Can a DPF fluid be added manually to each full tank of diesel on my Volvo V50 as my Filter Additive tank is showing a sensor failure and erratic level readings after being (power pack) jump started and...
I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel engines are good doing for high mileage but many...
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I have a 2016 Transit Custom that is having repeated DPF issues. The garage clean the filter, and reset the code, but within 50 miles the van says the filter is at its limit again. This has happened three...
Is it true I have to keep going on long journeys to clear this sign?
 

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